Case Study: Orica achieves safer, more transparent blasting operations with Propeller Aero

Easy-to-Understand Visuals Become the Bridge Between Blasting Contractor and Quarry

Orica, a blasting systems and commercial explosives service provider, faced challenges with safety and data visibility at a quarry operated by their customer, Lehigh Hanson. Their major pain points included the dangerous process of collecting data on the active quarry floor, infrequent annual site surveys, and an inability to quickly identify costly mistakes. They needed a solution to improve safety and provide more frequent, accurate data for both their team and their customer.

Propeller Aero implemented its PPK workflow and drone mapping platform to create monthly interactive 3D site maps. This solution provided the up-to-date data needed for accurate blast planning and progress tracking, removing Orica's personnel from harm's way. The measurable impact included millions of dollars in potential losses avoided by catching errors quickly, a significant increase in operational efficiency as production no longer needed to pause for surveys, and a new level of transparency and collaboration between Orica and Lehigh Hanson.

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